RNZ reports on Early Modern Period conference

The Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung prints an interview with Prof. Nikolas Jaspert about the historical background of IS-propaganda. It also reports that the cooperation between Prof. Joachim Quack and Jean Winand has been honoured the Anneliese Maier Research Price of Humboldt Foundation.

abi website reports about M.A. Transcultural Studies

The website of magazine 'abi' reports on the Master Programmme Transcultural Studies, by introducing the study and semester abroad experience of M.A. student Nicolas Kuhr. The magazine 'abi', directed under the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit), has six annual issues, containing articles and reports on studies, professions, and careers.

Unispiegel reports about researchers of the Cluster/HCTS

Heidelberg University newspaper ''Unispiegel'' publishes an interview with Prof. Dr. Axel Michaels about the South Asia Institute's effort in helping Nepal after the severe earthquake in April, 2015. It also introduces Prof. Dr. Christian Förster as a Start-up-Professor, who joined the Cluster ''Asia and Europe'' since 2014. What's more, it also presents an analysis by Prof. Dr. Marcus Nüsser and Dr. Ravi Baghel, on the Siachen Conflict in Northern Kashmir.

RNZ publishes article on CATS

ZDF History Documentary "Pacific War"

German TV station ZDF broadcasts in its series "ZDF History" a documentary on the end of World War II with a focus on the Asia-Pacific war zone. The film features interviews with former Cluster members Takuma Melber (Research Area C) and Sven Matthiessen (C12 "The Asian Sea"/Chair of Cultural Economic History). Takuma Melber also functions as scientific adviser for the production. The documentary with the title "Pacific War - Der Krieg geht weiter" is first screened on July 26, at 11:30 pm.

n-tv and Der Standard report about Research of Project MC9

News channel "n-tv" and Austrian newspaper "Der Standard" reported about the research of Dr. Ravi Baghel and Prof. Marcus Nüsser from project MC9.1 "Himalayan Glaciers". The article explains how the military conflict between India and Pakistan in the Himalayan region of the Siachen Glacier is prolonged due to the geographical circumstances.

Spektrum Spezial features Article by Barbara Mittler

Spektrum der Wissenschaft Spezial publishes a piece on the Beijing opera by Prof. Barbara Mittler. In an issue on Chinese history, Prof. Mittler describes the origins of the Beijing opera as well as its development and usage for indoctrination purposes during the Mao era.

RNZ interviews Niels Gutschow

Prof. Niels Gutschow has been interviewed by the Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung. Prof. Gutschow, architect and historian, talks about his efforts to rebuild houses and temples in earthquake-stricken Nepal as well as the South Asia Institute's donation campaign for the country.

Interview with Nikolas Jaspert in the RNZ

Newspaper Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung publishes an interview with Prof. Nikolas Jaspert. On the occasion of the "Mittelaltertag" in Heidelberg, he talks about his interest in medieval history and the promotion of the topic as an area of scientific research.

SWR reports on SAI Nepal Day

The TV channel SWR broadcasts a report on the Nepal Day that took place at the South Asia Institute in Heidelberg on July 3. During the "Landesschau aktuell Baden-Württemberg", it shows footage of the exhibition and the talks during the event as well as an interview with Prof. Axel Michaels.